BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 17. Uzbekistan and
the United States discussed preparations for U.S. Secretary of
State Marco Rubio’s upcoming visit to Uzbekistan, a ministerial
meeting in the C5+1 format and the second meeting of the
Uzbekistan-U.S. Business and Investment Council during talks
between President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and U.S. Special Envoy for
South and Central Asia Sergio Gor on October 16 in Tashkent.
This was reflected in the statement by the press service of the
Uzbek president.
The discussions focused on further strengthening the strategic
partnership between Uzbekistan and the United States, with
particular attention to developing concrete proposals, launching
new initiatives and ensuring the practical implementation of joint
projects in priority areas.
In addition, the parties highlighted the growing role of the
Uzbekistan-U.S. Business and Investment Council, which has become a
platform for strengthening trade and economic ties, attracting
investment and promoting joint business initiatives.
The meeting also included an exchange of views on the schedule
of upcoming international events involving the leaders of both
countries.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s planned visit is
expected to provide an opportunity to advance bilateral economic
cooperation and regional engagement through the C5+1 framework,
which brings together the United States and the five Central Asian
countries.
